Bowflex Xceed manual Seated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized

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Shoulder Exercises

Lateral Shoulder Raise – Shoulder Abduction (Elbows Stabilized)

Muscles worked:

Side shoulder muscles (middle deltoids), top muscle of rotator cuff (supraspinatus) and upper trapezius muscles.

Position:

Standing – facing outward

Accessory:

Hand Grips

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame – use squat straps

BeforeYou Begin:

Remove Seat and Leg Extension

Key Points:

•DO NOT swing arms upward or move trunk.

START

START

•Stand on platform facing outward. Grasp hand grips with palms facing each other.

•Attain good spinal posture and bend forward slightly at hip (15 to 20º) by keeping spine straight and sticking rear end out. Do not bend at waist.

•Let arms hang directly in line with cables.

•Elevate shoulders slightly toward back of head.

FINISH

ACTION

•Raise arms out to sides to nearly shoulder level.

•Keep side of arm/elbow facing out/up throughout movement.

•Slowly bring arms into start position without relaxing.

Seated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise – Elbows Stabilized

Muscles worked:

Side shoulder muscles (middle deltoids), top muscle of rotator cuff (supraspinatus) and upper trapezius muscles.

Position:

Seated – facing outward

Accessory:

Hand Grips over elbows

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame – narrow position

BeforeYou Begin:

Remove Seat and Leg Extension

Key Points:

•DO NOT swing arms upward or move trunk.

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START

START

•Slide hand grips over forearms until grip is cradled in elbow.

•Let upper arms hang in line with cables and bend elbows 90º.

•Elevate shoulders slightly toward the back of your head.

•Raise chest and pinch shoulder blades together.

•Maintain a slight, comfortable, arch in lower back.

FINISH

ACTION

•Raise arms out to sides to almost shoulder level.

•Keep side of forearms/elbows facing out/up throughout movement.

•Slowly bring arms to start position without relaxing.

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Contents Fitness Guide CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 33948 PM Table of Contents Regulatory Approvals Specifications / ApprovalsProduct Specifications Important Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsSafety Warning Labels LabelSafety Warning Labels Get to Know Your Machine Rod CapsHow to Use Your Machine Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Pulley Positions Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Cable RoutingMaintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Leg Extension Hand Grips and StrapsLat Pulldown Define Your Goals Design Your Own Program Variables are as followsWorkout Guide Advanced General Conditioning WorkoutsMinute Better Body Workout Minute Upper/Lower Body Frequency 4 Days Per Week M-T-TH-F Time About 20 MinutesBody Building Frequency 3 Days On, 1 Day Off Time About 45-60 MinutesCircuit Training Anaerobic/Cardiovascular Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-45 MinutesTrue Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-60 MinutesStrength Training Frequency 3 Days Per Week M-W-F Time About 45-60 MinutesChest Exercises Key PointsBeforeYou Begin Shoulder Exercises Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Crossover High Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow FlexionSeated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized Squat Pulley Frame Shoulder Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation Shoulder Rotator Cuff External RotationShoulder Extension Elbows Stabilized Scapular Protraction Elbows Stabilized Scapular DepressionScapular Retraction Back Exercises Seated facing machine Bent Over Row Crossover Bent Over RowSeated on ground, facing machine Standing Low Back Extension with Hip Extension CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34050 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34054 PM Triceps Hammer Pushdown Elbow Extension Arm ExercisesTriceps Pushdown Elbow Extension Triceps Extension Elbow Extension HammerTriceps Extension Elbow Extension CrossTriceps ExtensionTriceps Kickback HammerTriceps KickbackResisted Dip Elbow Extension Muscles worked Reverse Curl Elbow Flexion in Pronation Muscles worked Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow ExtensionSeated Biceps Hammer Curl Elbow Flexion Start ActionWrist Extension Wrist Curl with Wrist Flexion Muscles workedSeated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch Abdominal ExercisesTrunk Rotation Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Leg Exercises SquatStanding Hip Extension Knee Bent Standing Hip Extension Knee ExtendedLeg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Muscles worked Dead Lift Stiff Leg Dead LiftStanding Hip Adduction Standing Hip AbductionLower leg or calf gastrocnemius, soleus Muscle Chart Iliotibial TractExercise Log Exercise DateCostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34140 PM Bowflex Body Leanness Program 58 Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Personal guarantee from Dr. Ellington Darden Introduction Bowflex Body Leanness ProgramCircumference of Body Parts Body WeightMeasurements Skinfold Measurements SuprailiumWomen Men Using Calipers When Measuring SkinfoldsOptional Picture Taking Female Male Determining Your Body FatTo Use The Nomogram Percent Body-FatEnter Your Information Here Pounds or Kilograms Calculating Lean Body MassFor Example Your Results Summary Sheet Measurement s Before AfterGuidelines Week 5&6 Guidelines Week 1&2Guidelines Week 3&4 Keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum Eating GuidelinesFollow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan Avoid Too Much StressSuperhydrate Your System Eating Plan Week 5Eating Plan US Measurements Eating Plan Metric Measurements Shopping List What can I substitute for it? Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Adhere to a carbohydrate-rich, moderate-calorie eating plan Bowflex Xceed Warranty Registration Card IMPORTANT! Mail Within 30 Days of PurchaseWhat Is Covered Please fold over and tape before mailingWarranty Information Keep For Your RecordsImportant Contact Numbers Offices in the United StatesCostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM